The condition spreads rapidly, has no known cure and affects humans in such a way that they no longer behave as such. Their minds and bodies become controlled by the disease. And what diseases want most is the same as every other living thing: To survive… Continue Reading

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Kasper Hansen, a member of the Danish armed forces, rekindles his love of training and sport through CrossFit.

I stumbled upon CrossFit in fall 2009. Two of my friends started working out in one of Denmark’s first CrossFit gyms, Butcher’s Lab in Copenhagen, and they took me there a couple of times when I was in town. I had long been in search of new inspiration for my training to… Continue Reading

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In February, two new clients joined CrossFit Vancouver and made a remarkable transformation.

Dustin and James work together at Flight Centre Canada, which holds an annual 12-week fitness challenge. This year, the pair decided to try out CrossFit in an effort to improve health parameters and win the grand prize of a two-week mountain-biking vacation in Vietnam.

In addition to the prize, James’ motivation included becoming healthier… Continue Reading

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HQ Seminar Staff member Joe DeGain is also the owner of 810 CrossFit in Grand Blanc, Mich. In this video he shows off his pride and joy: his CrossFit box.

The gym incorporates some interesting features in addition to conventional CrossFit equipment. Instead of chalk or whiteboard markings, his athletes use poker chips to keep track of workout rounds. And instead of PVC pipes, his athletes use wooden dowels so they can apply… Continue Reading

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For the last two years, I’ve been an instructor/coach in the Crossfit Olympic Lifting Seminar program under the management of Coach Mike Burgener. Those experiences plus the several USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach certifications I’ve conducted at several different CrossFit boxes have provided me with the chance to observe CrossFitters and their approach to the Olympic… Continue Reading

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